December Events

It is amazing how fast time flies! I have not posted anything since Evan left and now I am SO far behind. The slide show is a very short view of what we did this month. Evan left the weekend after Thanksgiving for his deployment, the boys had a FABULOUS school event that they were able to show off all of the many things that they have been learning, Aaron had a birthday, then Lexie had a birthday, we got to go to the Earl Christmas party, I gave my two weeks notice and started the process of opening the new office, sadly Grandma Knight (Evan's grandmother) past away the weekend before Christmas so we had a funeral for a wonderful lady, and then the exciting Christmas day came!! WOW! Very short overview!!! All in the kids have been doing really well, Evan is staying safe, I am venturing into a new world of business which I am scared to death and completely excited about all at once, and our family is so amazingly blessed. Thank you for being a part of our life!

VaCAtiON

Our Family Vacation

We were lucky enough to go to California the week before Evan left. Our family got to visit Brett's home (for a VERY short time) and then spent 3 FUN filled days at Disneyland. Evan and I were at the last minute get a good deal on tickets so we were able to take the kids as a surprise and early Christmas gift. The kids had a lot of fun and it was great to see them enjoying time with Evan. Not without saying I came back needing to go on a Vacation!!

Birthday Fun

We had a great birthday party for all of the kids on Saturday. Thanks to those who were able to make it and those that sent well wishes!! The kids had fun and felt special.....they were SO much fun to watch!

Child Labor

I don't understand why there is such high childlabor laws.......

Lexie does great work!

Happy Birthday TRAVIS!!

Today Travis turns 9. We just wanted to let him know how much we love him. He tries so hard to do his best and he continues to surprise us. He is too smart for his own good and has endless potential. We look forward to watching him grow and change!!!!

Happy Birthday Buddy!

Love,
Your family

7 random or weird facts about myself:

1. I really like CSI (Las Vegas ONLY though)
2. I have been in school for over 8 years and can't wait until Graduation in May!!
3. I am thinking about opening my own business
4. I have an addiction to Tetris
5. I love to travel although I don't get to do it often enough
6. I have the cutest kids EVER!
7. I am a movie buff and love going to see shows


People I tag: Kalli, Jen, Cindy, Celeste, Lyndsey, Chris and Michelle, and Andrea!

Halloween Night

We had a GREAT Halloween night! The kids had fun and got way more candy then they will ever need. Hope that all of you had a good time.

Almost forgot....

Bekah reminded me that she and I went and did something "crafty" this week. She wants everyone to see what we did.......

Lyndsey had a get together at her house to make scarfs. Bekah saw it on her blog and "had" to go, so I sucked it up and we went. You all know that my "creative" bone is broken so doing anything hands on for me always gets a little sticky. But it was very very easy to do and Bekah ended up with a very cute scarf and some pink hair pieces!

Halloween fun

Halloween weekend fun

This weekend we kept very busy with a lot of fun activities (Evan is leaving Sunday for a two week training and we wanted him to be able to do as much as possible with them). Friday night we went to the North Ogden pumpkin walk. There were some fun pumpkins and a "haunted forest"....the kids really liked it. On Saturday we went to the Boo Fun on base where the kids got to dress up in their costumes and trick or treat along with doing some fun activities. After that we joined the Datus's, Kristie, and Mandy at Thanksgiving Points Cornbelly's event. The kids had a blast! They got to get lost in a corn maze, see pig races, ride a cow train, do peddle races, jump on a "pillow", slide on large slides, shot paintball guns, do a corn thrower, and more that I can't remember. The adults were exhausted, lol! Enjoy the pictures.......

We had a fun weekend with lots of events.....

We went to a pumpkin patch, carved the pumpkins that we picked, and then I had to show you how adorable Lexie was today at church!! She is getting SO big!

Knight Family Fun

This past weekend we got to go bowling with the Knight family. The kids had a blast and it's always fun to get together with Evan's family. Here are some fun pictures that we took:

October Snow

So this morning we woke up to SNOW!!! The kids were excited, but I am certainly not ready for this and hope that it is one of those weird things that goes away fast!!! I don'thave snow clothes for Lexie yet so she didn't get to have cold fun with the others!


Devin's little snow man!!

School Trip

I got the opportunity to go with Payson's school class to the Violin Making School. Did you know that it take 300 plus hours to make a violin?? Did you know that someone goes to school 4 to 5 years to learn how to make them?? I was impressed!

This week

This week was as usual very hectic! We had activities, games, Family day at Lagoon, and most importantly we SURVIVED!!! I had a few of you ask for more pictures so here they are!










Lexie has found that she LOVES corn on the cob
Evan having fun with Bekah

Bekah with her "bestest friend" Tausha

Lexie is our families new running back, she's pretty good!

The group at Lagoon...all tired out!

Powerful.....

I was sent this in an email today and wanted to share it with everyone:

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=ervaMPt4Ha0&rel=1&eurl=&iurl=http%3A//i2.ytimg.com/vi/ervaMPt4Ha0/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskKaMKxILqFewfGyxtZpOVuN&use_get_video_info=1&load_modules=1&autoplay=1

Take the time to watch it. I promise it will fill your heart.

Love you....Tami

Please remember...

I saw this background and had to use it. My husband and his shop fight very hard for the freedoms that we have. September 11th changed our world on many levels. We not only continue to fight for our freedoms, but stand up for those who do not have those freedoms. We are a strong country that I am proud to be a citizen of. I erge you to register to vote and make your voice known.

Please remember September 11th, all of the men and woman who fight for your rights around the world, and honor them with your daily actions. Please remember to treat others kindly, respect one anther's choices, and dedicate yourself to being the best that you can be. Please remember to treat your children kindly, tell them daily how much you care for them, and be a most excellent example to them. Please remember the God that created you, his teachings, and his mercy. Please remember that we love you all, that you are a person of worth, and we are blessed to know each one of you.

School Pictures

First Day of School

Well we officially survived the first day of school. Kristie came up to help see the kids off which they were very excited about. I was relieved that she was able to come because you all know my lack of hair abilities and Bekah needed cute hair! All of the kids looked so great in their uniforms and surprisingly the school was fairly organized for the first day of a brand new school. All of the kids really liked their crew teachers and reported some great first day activities. The school is in need of some donations still so if any of you have any gently used books, outside play things (except for bats and hard balls), or any other things that you think a school could use. I would be more then happy to come and get it from you.

Fun Times

Weekly Update

This was a busy week for the kids.....we had the boys scout boat race event, back to school night, and of course football games. The kids had a great week, but both Evan and I became very ill. So needless to say it was a long week for us. But Devin received some new badges and has a goal to get every possible badge like his father did. Aaron and Travis got rewards for their boats which excited them.
We were able to go to Uncle Jay's house to celebrate Grandpa Knight and Scott's birthdays. Lexie had fun playing in the dirt and the kids were having a good time with their Aunts and Uncles. MaiLe and Lexie had alot of fun playing together. We of course had some great food. Thanks Jay and Sheena for having us over!
We have been busily getting ready to start school. I am VERY excited not only because they are back in school and I don't have to listen to the "I am bored" statements. I am also excited about the school they get to go to. They get to go Venture Academy which is a new charter school in Ogden please add us to your prayers. We really think that it is going to meet all of the kids needs and give them new experiences that is different then the average public school can offer them.
As usual hope that all of you are doing well!! We love you......The Knights

First Games....

Football session has officially started. Both Travie and Devin played hard and had fun today. Travie was cute he got a little bored at the game with the waiting to play and said that he likes practice more because he gets to play the whole time. It's fun to watch both the boys get better and enjoy themselves.

School starts in ONE WEEK!! Can you feel my excitement??? All the kids are going to get to go to the same school this year and they are way excited about it. They are going to a new Charter school that has some really great ideas and we are hoping that it is going to be able to meet ALL of the kids. It is smaller then the regular schools and works on a philosophy of working at your level not your age. And no matter what Bekah looks adorable in the uniforms!!

The boys made a slideshow of today.....posted it below.....

Hope your all smiling!!!

Good Lookin

Was going thru my pictures and found this one......I love him in his uniform and the kids are SO cute!!!

July Events

July has flown by and boy did we have a month of activity! We got to go on a great family trip to Yellowstone with Evan's family. The kids had a great time and it was fun watching them see new things. Payson thought the geyser's were "SO amazing" and Aaron can't stop talking about the chipmunk that they tried to capture. All and all the kids behaved really well and we got to have a really good time with each other.

Aaron started gymnastics this month and is really really good at it. We are so proud of the way he is trying and making improvements every day. Devin and Travie start football this coming week. This will be Travie's first year so we will see how it goes. He really wants to do it so hopefully it will be a good experience for him. Bekah and Payson are still doing gymnastics and will do swimming lessons next month. Lexie is growing so fast! I can't believe how big she is getting and this month she started saying some new words. It's been a lot of fun.

Evan got confirmation that he will deploy the middle of November so we are starting to get things and kids ready for that. We are blessed that he has gotten a "easy" assignment and I am just relieved that he is not going to Baghdad again. He has been enjoying time with the kids and has had a little stress at work but surviving. I am still working with Probation and trying to finish up school. I am now doing my internship along with classes so I am gone a lot of the time. It gets frustrating, but I am SO close to being done!!!!

Sadly I do have to report that Kristie's (Aaron, Travis, and Bekah's mom) father passed away this month from a courageous fight with cancer. The kids are dealing with it fairly well and are glad that he is in heaven and feeling no more pain. Our thoughts are still with Kristie as she goes through this very difficult time.

With that all said I want to let you all know that we are thinking of you and appreciate your blogs so that we can feel like we are a part of your world! Under this is a slideshow of our fun trip. The kids help put it together and they are SO proud!

Love you all,
Tami

Yellowstone Family Trip

June Fun....

Well this month has been a month of running around as usual! We have had the opportunity to have Evan's kids come to stay with us full time for awhile which we are all excited about. Travis and Aaron are still going to school for a couple more weeks and the other kids are enjoying summer. We had a great father's day and the kids enjoyed spoiling Evan. He is such a great dad and they love him so much.

We also added a new family member this month. Clay and Kalli had a beautiful girl which they named Mayce Ann. Isn't she incredibly perfect?! We are SO excited for them.

I am still busy with work and school. I have started my internship working as a counselor for a small Counseling office. It has been very exciting and scary all at the same time. I have wanted this type of career forever, but nervous that I don't have the skills and knowledge to be really good at it!

The kids are having a good summer so far. Payson has been playing TBall which has been a lot of fun to watch. He is a character and can be so dramatic.

Devin is looking forward to starting Football and has been taking piano lessons (which he really is good at). Lexie is growing and really has a fun personality and is REALLY stubborn (have NO idea where she got that from.

Bekah starts dancing next week and it is ALL that she has been talking about. Aaron and Travis are trying to decide how they want to spend their time this summer. They are certainly going to keep us busy!! Hope all is well with each one of you.

Need your Email address

Ok so I think that I have found all the people that I was hoping to find and now we will be going to a private blog page.

So if you are a reader of our blog (esp if you NEVER comment......which you should cause the kids read it and love to see who is "checking' them out). Please give me your email address or log in name so that I can add you. I will need this before June 15th.

Thanks to all of you for being part of our life!

Family Fun!

Things here are staying pretty busy. The kids are out of school and have lots of "plans" for their summer. Last night we go to have Dad, DeEtte, and Clay's family over for dinner and play time. We enjoyed having them and the kids woke up this morning asking when they were coming back!

Here's some pictures tht I took:

Played some Guitar Hero with the "boys"

What do we do????? Kids.....HELP!

We then did a little Bowling tournament......Carson really had a "talent" for it.....it was fun to see Clayton and DeEtte really getting into it!

Then we ended with some boxing......Tagen and Easton were a hoot to watch doing this one!

Had a great time, but MISSED Cindy and Brett's FAMILIES!!!!!!

Hope all is going well with each one of you. Love Tami